And though his belly was growling with hunger, it took him a long time to get out of his cosy blanket.
Even though it was the month of March, it was an unusually cold night and he was making the best of it by cuddling in his warm blanket, reading books, relishing snacks, watching television, and completing his homework.
In the lobby, the fireplace was sizzling with crackles from wooden logs.
Snuggled in a thick red woollen sweater and a matching pair of socks his grandmother had sewn for him, he walked into the lobby, slumping straight into a chair at the dinner table. His parents and grandmother were already seated at the table.
His mother had cooked a special dinner because his father had just returned from a week-long business trip to a neighbouring town.
Once they finished supper, his father unpacked his suitcase and gave Aamir a package wrapped in shiny, holographic gift paper.
Impatiently, Aamir unwrapped it to reveal a picture storybook. On its front cover, the title Champak was printed in bold, colourful typography. Flipping the book's pages loosely, he noticed that it had glossy pages filled with bright, colourful illustrations, comics, poems, and stories.
Aamir's heart was filled with enthusiasm. He opened the book from and on the front page of the book was a large gateway illustration printed in dark purple. The headline above the gateway read, "Gateway to the Magical Library."
At the bottom of the page was a short tagline, "Turn this page to reveal a magical library!"
Excited as he opened the page, a ball of stardust emerged, rose, and shimmered in the space. In another moment, a fullyfledged gateway appeared in Aamir's room. To his eyes, the gateway seemed to be the real-life version of the illustration on the first page, except it was outlined with zillions of tiny chiming stars.
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FINDERS, KEEPERS
Raji came out of her cool, thatched roof hut. The rough, sun-baked ground scorched her little feet. She looked up at the sun - it was still not very high in the sky. Judging by its position, Raji guessed it was around ten o'clock...
A Dog Named DOT
Dogs like Dot are found a dime a dozen on Chennai streets. Diya could never understand why that one particular dog who was just like any other brown and white dog, chose to pull at her heartstrings...
THE SCHOOL CONSTITUTION
10-year-old Mayank had just opened his tiffin box to eat when the aroma of his food spread through the class...
TARUN'S TALE
\"Stories should be like a breath of fresh air. They should give strength to our souls,\" Tarun's grandmother told him...
The Forest Lesson
Once upon a time, in a deep, green forest humming with life, there lived a fox named Foxy. Foxy was known for his sharp mind and charm, yet he often exaggerated his adventures. His best friends were Sandy sparrow, Rosy rabbit and Timmy turtle...
The Story of a Visionary
A few years after India's independence, the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly known as 'Chacha Nehru,' visited a small village...
Poppy and Karan's Masterchef Mummy
\"What have you made this time, Mummy?\"...
The Mighty Mouse
Ricky mouse emerged from his hole and set off for some work. Katie cat spotted him and dashed to catch him.
Halloween Costume Party
Nandu was the first one to reach Soham's house for the Halloween party.
A FAIR EX CHANGE
Mani heard Thatha arguing with his friend as he entered the hall.